The three-day event will include Call-on Congress. Advocates will receive lobbying training and visit with policymakers on Capitol Hill March 18. This year, advocates will lobby for:
• HR 1070: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
• Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Colorectal Cancer Control Program
• Funding for colorectal cancer research at the National Cancer Institute and Department of Defense
Today, a national press conference will launch the “80 by 2018” national colorectal cancer screening goal, which aims to boost the rate of screening to 80 percent by 2018.
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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.